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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,390.20 and 684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,390.20 and 684.40 is: 1,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,390.20 = 684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,390.20 = 684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,390.20 × 684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 951,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,452.88/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.60

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