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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.65, 1,386.73 and 601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.65, 1,386.73 and 601.03 is: 899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.65 : 1,386.73 = 601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.65/1,386.73 = 601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.65x = 1,386.73 × 601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.65x = 833,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,466.33/926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.44

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