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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,387.41 and 578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,387.41 and 578.50 is: 866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,387.41 = 578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,387.41 = 578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,387.41 × 578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 802,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,616.69/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.68

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