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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.21, 1,389.45 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.21, 1,389.45 and 464.02 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.21 : 1,389.45 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.21/1,389.45 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.21x = 1,389.45 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.21x = 644,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,732.59/926.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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