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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,388.88 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,388.88 and 432.84 is: 648.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,388.88 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,388.88 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,388.88 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 601,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,162.82/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.67

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