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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.41, 1,389.62 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.41, 1,389.62 and 378.47 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.41 : 1,389.62 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.41/1,389.62 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.41x = 1,389.62 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.41x = 525,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,929.48/926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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