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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.85, 1,388.76 and 561.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.85, 1,388.76 and 561.75 is: 841.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.85 : 1,388.76 = 561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.85/1,388.76 = 561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.85x = 1,388.76 × 561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.85x = 780,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,135.93/926.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.71

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