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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,387.32 and 693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,387.32 and 693.76 is: 1,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,387.32 = 693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,387.32 = 693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,387.32 × 693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 962,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,467.12/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.34

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