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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,390.02 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,390.02 and 464.90 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,390.02 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,390.02 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,390.02 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 646,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,220.30/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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