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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,386.60 and 561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,386.60 and 561.70 is: 840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,386.60 = 561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,386.60 = 561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,386.60 × 561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 778,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,853.22/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.91

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