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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,386.60 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,386.60 and 618.40 is: 925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,386.60 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,386.60 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,386.60 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 857,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,473.44/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.80

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