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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,391.04 and 557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,391.04 and 557.40 is: 836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,391.04 = 557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,391.04 = 557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,391.04 × 557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 775,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,365.70/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.26

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