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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,387.84 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,387.84 and 463.24 is: 694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,387.84 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,387.84 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,387.84 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 642,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,903.00/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.20

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