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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,386.92 and 560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,386.92 and 560.19 is: 838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,386.92 = 560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,386.92 = 560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,386.92 × 560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 776,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,941.42/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.98

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