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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.43, 1,389.87 and 378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.43, 1,389.87 and 378.69 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.43 : 1,389.87 = 378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.43/1,389.87 = 378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.43x = 1,389.87 × 378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.43x = 526,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,329.87/926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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