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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.54, 1,389.45 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.54, 1,389.45 and 378.41 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.54 : 1,389.45 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.54/1,389.45 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.54x = 1,389.45 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.54x = 525,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,781.77/926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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