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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.99, 1,390.59 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.99, 1,390.59 and 341.84 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.99 : 1,390.59 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.99/1,390.59 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.99x = 1,390.59 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.99x = 475,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,352.33/926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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