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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,387.86 and 706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,387.86 and 706.48 is: 1,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,387.86 = 706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,387.86 = 706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,387.86 × 706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 980,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,495.33/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.62

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