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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,388.34 and 561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,388.34 and 561.74 is: 841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,388.34 = 561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,388.34 = 561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,388.34 × 561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 779,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,879.17/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.62

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