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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,387.66 and 463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,387.66 and 463.37 is: 694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,387.66 = 463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,387.66 = 463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,387.66 × 463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 642,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,997.70/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.34

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