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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,389.64 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,389.64 and 560.66 is: 841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,389.64 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,389.64 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,389.64 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 779,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,115.56/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.09

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