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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,388.92 and 579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,388.92 and 579.84 is: 869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,388.92 = 579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,388.92 = 579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,388.92 × 579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 805,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,351.37/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.30

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