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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,390.23 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,390.23 and 379.03 is: 568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,390.23 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,390.23 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,390.23 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 526,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,938.88/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.52

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