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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,389.22 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,389.22 and 378.80 is: 567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,389.22 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,389.22 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,389.22 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 526,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,236.54/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.73

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