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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,389.93 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,389.93 and 378.65 is: 567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,389.93 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,389.93 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,389.93 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 526,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,290.04/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.97

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