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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.83, 1,390.02 and 464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.83, 1,390.02 and 464.89 is: 697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.83 : 1,390.02 = 464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.83/1,390.02 = 464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.83x = 1,390.02 × 464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.83x = 646,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,206.40/926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.22

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