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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,386.45 and 602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,386.45 and 602.70 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,386.45 = 602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,386.45 = 602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,386.45 × 602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 835,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,613.42/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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