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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.68, 1,389.84 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.68, 1,389.84 and 406.84 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.68 : 1,389.84 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.68/1,389.84 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.68x = 1,389.84 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.68x = 565,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,442.51/926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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