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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.79, 1,389.48 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.79, 1,389.48 and 561.48 is: 841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.79 : 1,389.48 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.79/1,389.48 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.79x = 1,389.48 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.79x = 780,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,165.23/926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.79

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