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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,389.69 and 378.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,389.69 and 378.23 is: 567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,389.69 = 378.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,389.69 = 378.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,389.69 × 378.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 525,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,615.50/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.56

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