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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,390.02 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,390.02 and 378.74 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,390.02 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,390.02 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,390.02 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 526,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,449.22/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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