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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.07, 1,389.44 and 432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.07, 1,389.44 and 432.91 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.07 : 1,389.44 = 432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.07/1,389.44 = 432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.07x = 1,389.44 × 432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.07x = 601,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,502.47/926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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