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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,389.18 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,389.18 and 693.98 is: 1,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,389.18 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,389.18 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,389.18 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 964,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,054.24/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.06

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