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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.55, 1,388.00 and 560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.55, 1,388.00 and 560.43 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.55 : 1,388.00 = 560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.55/1,388.00 = 560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.55x = 1,388.00 × 560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.55x = 777,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,878.24/926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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