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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.15, 1,388.48 and 463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.15, 1,388.48 and 463.59 is: 695.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.15 : 1,388.48 = 463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.15/1,388.48 = 463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.15x = 1,388.48 × 463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.15x = 643,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,683.13/926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.01

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