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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.14, 1,389.36 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.14, 1,389.36 and 463.84 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.14 : 1,389.36 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.14/1,389.36 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.14x = 1,389.36 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.14x = 644,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,440.74/926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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