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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.17, 1,391.09 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.17, 1,391.09 and 537.56 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.17 : 1,391.09 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.17/1,391.09 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.17x = 1,391.09 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.17x = 747,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,794.34/927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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