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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,389.98 and 597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,389.98 and 597.53 is: 896.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,389.98 = 597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,389.98 = 597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,389.98 × 597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 830,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,544.81/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.46

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