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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,388.28 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,388.28 and 463.26 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,388.28 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,388.28 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,388.28 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 643,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,134.59/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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