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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,389.96 and 378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,389.96 and 378.69 is: 568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,389.96 = 378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,389.96 = 378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,389.96 × 378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 526,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,366.56/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.04

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