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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.89, 1,390.33 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.89, 1,390.33 and 379.07 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.89 : 1,390.33 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.89/1,390.33 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.89x = 1,390.33 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.89x = 527,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,032.39/926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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