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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,390.10 and 597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,390.10 and 597.51 is: 896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,390.10 = 597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,390.10 = 597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,390.10 × 597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 830,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,595.66/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.65

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