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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,389.77 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,389.77 and 463.71 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,389.77 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,389.77 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,389.77 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 644,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,453.58/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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