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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,390.44 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,390.44 and 379.36 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,390.44 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,390.44 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,390.44 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 527,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,477.32/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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