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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.76, 1,390.38 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.76, 1,390.38 and 464.52 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.76 : 1,390.38 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.76/1,390.38 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.76x = 1,390.38 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.76x = 645,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,859.32/926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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