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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.85, 1,389.39 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.85, 1,389.39 and 341.72 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.85 : 1,389.39 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.85/1,389.39 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.85x = 1,389.39 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.85x = 474,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,775.40/926.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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