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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.05, 1,388.14 and 578.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.05, 1,388.14 and 578.95 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.05 : 1,388.14 = 578.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.05/1,388.14 = 578.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.05x = 1,388.14 × 578.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.05x = 803,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,658.74/927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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