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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,389.96 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,389.96 and 341.67 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,389.96 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,389.96 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,389.96 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 474,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,907.63/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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