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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.65, 1,387.20 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.65, 1,387.20 and 560.33 is: 838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.65 : 1,387.20 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.65/1,387.20 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.65x = 1,387.20 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.65x = 777,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,284.94/926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.81

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