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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.51, 1,390.00 and 556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.51, 1,390.00 and 556.66 is: 835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.51 : 1,390.00 = 556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.51/1,390.00 = 556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.51x = 1,390.00 × 556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.51x = 773,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,756.05/926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.13

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