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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.51, 1,390.13 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.51, 1,390.13 and 406.23 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.51 : 1,390.13 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.51/1,390.13 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.51x = 1,390.13 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.51x = 564,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,713.53/926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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