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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,389.30 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,389.30 and 464.24 is: 695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,389.30 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,389.30 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,389.30 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 644,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,968.63/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.98

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