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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.98, 1,390.50 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.98, 1,390.50 and 379.18 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.98 : 1,390.50 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.98/1,390.50 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.98x = 1,390.50 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.98x = 527,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,249.79/926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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