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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,390.64 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,390.64 and 379.12 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,390.64 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,390.64 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,390.64 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 527,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,219.44/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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