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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,390.08 and 378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,390.08 and 378.79 is: 568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,390.08 = 378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,390.08 = 378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,390.08 × 378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 526,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,548.40/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.17

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