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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,390.32 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,390.32 and 341.76 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,390.32 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,390.32 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,390.32 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 475,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,155.76/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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