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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,390.15 and 653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,390.15 and 653.23 is: 980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,390.15 = 653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,390.15 = 653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,390.15 × 653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 908,086.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,086.56/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.01

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