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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.55, 1,389.92 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.55, 1,389.92 and 301.73 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.55 : 1,389.92 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.55/1,389.92 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.55x = 1,389.92 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.55x = 419,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,372.10/926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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