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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,387.68 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,387.68 and 601.12 is: 900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,387.68 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,387.68 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,387.68 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 834,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,162.20/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.28

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