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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,389.67 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,389.67 and 379.03 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,389.67 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,389.67 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,389.67 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 526,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,726.94/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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