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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,389.43 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,389.43 and 561.03 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,389.43 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,389.43 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,389.43 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 779,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,511.91/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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