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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.57, 1,390.02 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.57, 1,390.02 and 560.93 is: 841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.57 : 1,390.02 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.57/1,390.02 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.57x = 1,390.02 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.57x = 779,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,696.97/926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.49

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