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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,390.11 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,390.11 and 379.08 is: 568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,390.11 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,390.11 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,390.11 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 526,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,963.61/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.81

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