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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,389.68 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,389.68 and 541.46 is: 811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,389.68 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,389.68 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,389.68 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 752,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,456.13/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.69

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