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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,388.06 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,388.06 and 377.26 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,388.06 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,388.06 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,388.06 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 523,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,656.63/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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