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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,390.77 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,390.77 and 379.35 is: 569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,390.77 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,390.77 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,390.77 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 527,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,588.60/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.19

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