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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.55, 1,389.80 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.55, 1,389.80 and 378.60 is: 567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.55 : 1,389.80 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.55/1,389.80 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.55x = 1,389.80 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.55x = 526,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,179.23/926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.89

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