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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,388.86 and 693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,388.86 and 693.77 is: 1,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,388.86 = 693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,388.86 = 693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,388.86 × 693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 963,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,540.72/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.75

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