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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,388.88 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,388.88 and 463.68 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,388.88 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,388.88 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,388.88 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 643,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,995.88/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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