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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.17, 1,390.07 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.17, 1,390.07 and 601.90 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.17 : 1,390.07 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.17/1,390.07 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.17x = 1,390.07 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.17x = 836,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,683.13/926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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