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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.96, 1,390.36 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.96, 1,390.36 and 561.64 is: 842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.96 : 1,390.36 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.96/1,390.36 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.96x = 1,390.36 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.96x = 780,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,881.79/926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.41

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