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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.54, 1,389.11 and 561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.54, 1,389.11 and 561.23 is: 841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.54 : 1,389.11 = 561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.54/1,389.11 = 561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.54x = 1,389.11 × 561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.54x = 779,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,607.40/926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.42

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