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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,389.92 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,389.92 and 341.66 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,389.92 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,389.92 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,389.92 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 474,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,880.07/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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