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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.58, 1,389.42 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.58, 1,389.42 and 378.62 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.58 : 1,389.42 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.58/1,389.42 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.58x = 1,389.42 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.58x = 526,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,057.78/926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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