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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.56, 1,387.67 and 560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.56, 1,387.67 and 560.69 is: 839.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.56 : 1,387.67 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.56/1,387.67 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.56x = 1,387.67 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.56x = 778,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,052.69/926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.72

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