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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.81, 1,389.81 and 378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.81, 1,389.81 and 378.43 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.81 : 1,389.81 = 378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.81/1,389.81 = 378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.81x = 1,389.81 × 378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.81x = 525,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,945.80/925.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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