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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,388.73 and 652.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,388.73 and 652.47 is: 977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,388.73 = 652.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,388.73 = 652.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,388.73 × 652.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 906,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,104.66/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.61

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