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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,385.70 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,385.70 and 602.20 is: 900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,385.70 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,385.70 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,385.70 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 834,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,468.54/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.96

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