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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.62, 1,390.65 and 342.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.62, 1,390.65 and 342.19 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.62 : 1,390.65 = 342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.62/1,390.65 = 342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.62x = 1,390.65 × 342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.62x = 475,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,866.52/926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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