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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.46, 1,389.77 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.46, 1,389.77 and 293.20 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.46 : 1,389.77 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.46/1,389.77 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.46x = 1,389.77 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.46x = 407,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,476.72/926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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