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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.57, 1,390.07 and 762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.57, 1,390.07 and 762.30 is: 1,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.57 : 1,390.07 = 762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.57/1,390.07 = 762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.57x = 1,390.07 × 762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.57x = 1,059,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,652.27/926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.63

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