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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.23, 1,386.92 and 740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.23, 1,386.92 and 740.28 is: 1,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.23 : 1,386.92 = 740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.23/1,386.92 = 740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.23x = 1,386.92 × 740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.23x = 1,026,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,706.44/926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.48

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