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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,390.19 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,390.19 and 310.55 is: 465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,390.19 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,390.19 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,390.19 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 431,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,715.00/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.83

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