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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.19, 1,391 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.19, 1,391 and 618.27 is: 927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.19 : 1,391 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.19/1,391 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.19x = 1,391 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.19x = 860,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,013.57/927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.55

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