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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,389.42 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,389.42 and 586.44 is: 879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,389.42 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,389.42 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,389.42 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 814,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,811.46/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.66

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