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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.62, 1,388.06 and 462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.62, 1,388.06 and 462.98 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.62 : 1,388.06 = 462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.62/1,388.06 = 462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.62x = 1,388.06 × 462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.62x = 642,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,644.02/926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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