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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.25, 1,389.23 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.25, 1,389.23 and 406.16 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.25 : 1,389.23 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.25/1,389.23 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.25x = 1,389.23 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.25x = 564,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,240.68/926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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