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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.09, 1,390.35 and 652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.09, 1,390.35 and 652.31 is: 979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.09 : 1,390.35 = 652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.09/1,390.35 = 652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.09x = 1,390.35 × 652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.09x = 906,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,939.21/926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.32

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