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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.50, 1,390.23 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.50, 1,390.23 and 470.50 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.50 : 1,390.23 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.50/1,390.23 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.50x = 1,390.23 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.50x = 654,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,103.22/926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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