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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,388.73 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,388.73 and 560.98 is: 841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,388.73 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,388.73 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,388.73 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 779,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,049.76/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.04

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