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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,389.88 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,389.88 and 378.62 is: 567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,389.88 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,389.88 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,389.88 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 526,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,236.37/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.97

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