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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,388.33 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,388.33 and 464.09 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,388.33 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,388.33 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,388.33 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 644,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,300.81/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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