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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,388.64 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,388.64 and 602.30 is: 902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,388.64 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,388.64 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,388.64 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 836,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,377.87/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.92

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