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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.72, 1,386.88 and 652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.72, 1,386.88 and 652.16 is: 975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.72 : 1,386.88 = 652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.72/1,386.88 = 652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.72x = 1,386.88 × 652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.72x = 904,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,467.66/926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.99

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