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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.18, 1,390.06 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.18, 1,390.06 and 406.62 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.18 : 1,390.06 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.18/1,390.06 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.18x = 1,390.06 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.18x = 565,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,226.71/926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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