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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.59, 1,387.11 and 560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.59, 1,387.11 and 560.27 is: 838.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.59 : 1,387.11 = 560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.59/1,387.11 = 560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.59x = 1,387.11 × 560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.59x = 777,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,149.18/926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.72

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