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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.49, 1,276.36 and 646.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.49, 1,276.36 and 646.23 is: 890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.49 : 1,276.36 = 646.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.49/1,276.36 = 646.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.49x = 1,276.36 × 646.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.49x = 824,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,818.11/926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.26

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