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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,390.25 and 378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,390.25 and 378.97 is: 568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,390.25 = 378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,390.25 = 378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,390.25 × 378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 526,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,863.04/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.48

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