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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,390.40 and 652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,390.40 and 652.64 is: 979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,390.40 = 652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,390.40 = 652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,390.40 × 652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 907,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,430.66/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.52

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