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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,388.34 and 508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,388.34 and 508.92 is: 762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,388.34 = 508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,388.34 = 508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,388.34 × 508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 706,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,553.99/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.98

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