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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,388.30 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,388.30 and 613.56 is: 919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,388.30 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,388.30 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,388.30 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 851,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,805.35/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.46

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