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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.55, 1,389.54 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.55, 1,389.54 and 310.11 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.55 : 1,389.54 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.55/1,389.54 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.55x = 1,389.54 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.55x = 430,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,910.25/926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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