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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.78, 1,389.36 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.78, 1,389.36 and 349.25 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.78 : 1,389.36 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.78/1,389.36 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.78x = 1,389.36 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.78x = 485,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,233.98/926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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