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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,389.60 and 464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,389.60 and 464.84 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,389.60 = 464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,389.60 = 464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,389.60 × 464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 645,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,941.66/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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