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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,388.36 and 487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,388.36 and 487.24 is: 730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,388.36 = 487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,388.36 = 487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,388.36 × 487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 676,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,467.48/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.02

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