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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,389.18 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,389.18 and 377.70 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,389.18 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,389.18 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,389.18 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 524,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,693.29/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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