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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.50, 1,387.86 and 694.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.50, 1,387.86 and 694.30 is: 1,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.50 : 1,387.86 = 694.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.50/1,387.86 = 694.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.50x = 1,387.86 × 694.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.50x = 963,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,591.20/926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.03

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