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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,389.99 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,389.99 and 378.72 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,389.99 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,389.99 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,389.99 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 526,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,417.01/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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