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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.67, 1,389.97 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.67, 1,389.97 and 378.83 is: 568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.67 : 1,389.97 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.67/1,389.97 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.67x = 1,389.97 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.67x = 526,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,562.34/926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.23

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