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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.93, 1,390.54 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.93, 1,390.54 and 378.96 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.93 : 1,390.54 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.93/1,390.54 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.93x = 1,390.54 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.93x = 526,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,959.04/926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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