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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.98, 1,389.38 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.98, 1,389.38 and 378.88 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.98 : 1,389.38 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.98/1,389.38 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.98x = 1,389.38 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.98x = 526,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,408.29/926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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