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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,388.91 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,388.91 and 463.82 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,388.91 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,388.91 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,388.91 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 644,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,210.75/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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