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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.89, 1,389.43 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.89, 1,389.43 and 407.18 is: 610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.89 : 1,389.43 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.89/1,389.43 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.89x = 1,389.43 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.89x = 565,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,743.13/926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.37

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