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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.81, 1,391.31 and 379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.81, 1,391.31 and 379.43 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.81 : 1,391.31 = 379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.81/1,391.31 = 379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.81x = 1,391.31 × 379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.81x = 527,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,904.75/926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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