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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.07, 1,389.69 and 597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.07, 1,389.69 and 597.81 is: 896.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.07 : 1,389.69 = 597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.07/1,389.69 = 597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.07x = 1,389.69 × 597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.07x = 830,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,770.58/927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.12

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