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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,387.44 and 670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,387.44 and 670.08 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,387.44 = 670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,387.44 = 670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,387.44 × 670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 929,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,695.80/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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