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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,388.74 and 617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,388.74 and 617.47 is: 925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,388.74 = 617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,388.74 = 617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,388.74 × 617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 857,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,505.29/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.29

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