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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.37, 1,383.75 and 693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.37, 1,383.75 and 693.99 is: 1,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.37 : 1,383.75 = 693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.37/1,383.75 = 693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.37x = 1,383.75 × 693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.37x = 960,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,308.66/926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.64

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