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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,388.80 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,388.80 and 378.86 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,388.80 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,388.80 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,388.80 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 526,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,160.77/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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