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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.19, 1,390.86 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.19, 1,390.86 and 277.92 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.19 : 1,390.86 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.19/1,390.86 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.19x = 1,390.86 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.19x = 386,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,547.81/927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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