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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,390.50 and 711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,390.50 and 711.48 is: 1,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,390.50 = 711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,390.50 = 711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,390.50 × 711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 989,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,312.94/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.33

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