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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.51, 1,389.92 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.51, 1,389.92 and 464.20 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.51 : 1,389.92 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.51/1,389.92 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.51x = 1,389.92 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.51x = 645,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,200.86/926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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