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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,389.66 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,389.66 and 487.52 is: 731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,389.66 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,389.66 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,389.66 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 677,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,483.48/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.04

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