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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.98, 1,391.17 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.98, 1,391.17 and 342.53 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.98 : 1,391.17 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.98/1,391.17 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.98x = 1,391.17 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.98x = 476,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,517.46/926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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