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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.83, 1,389.33 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.83, 1,389.33 and 463.91 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.83 : 1,389.33 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.83/1,389.33 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.83x = 1,389.33 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.83x = 644,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,524.08/926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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