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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.97, 1,390.46 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.97, 1,390.46 and 406.85 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.97 : 1,390.46 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.97/1,390.46 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.97x = 1,390.46 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.97x = 565,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,706.62/926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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