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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,387.46 and 560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,387.46 and 560.50 is: 839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,387.46 = 560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,387.46 = 560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,387.46 × 560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 777,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,671.33/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.07

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