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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,391.51 and 563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,391.51 and 563.09 is: 845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,391.51 = 563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,391.51 = 563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,391.51 × 563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 783,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,539.82/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.45

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