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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,387.68 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,387.68 and 617.22 is: 924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,387.68 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,387.68 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,387.68 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 856,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,503.85/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.67

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