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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.60, 1,389.90 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.60, 1,389.90 and 766.60 is: 1,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.60 : 1,389.90 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.60/1,389.90 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.60x = 1,389.90 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.60x = 1,065,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,497.34/926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.90

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