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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,392.48 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,392.48 and 602.88 is: 906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,392.48 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,392.48 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,392.48 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 839,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,498.34/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.19

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