Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,390 and 633
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,390 and 633 is: 949.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926.20 : 1,390 = 633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926.20/1,390 = 633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926.20x = 1,390 × 633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926.20x = 879,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 879,870/926.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949.98
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