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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,389.84 and 654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,389.84 and 654.26 is: 981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,389.84 = 654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,389.84 = 654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,389.84 × 654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 909,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,316.72/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.54

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