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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.20, 1,389.43 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.20, 1,389.43 and 378.74 is: 567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.20 : 1,389.43 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.20/1,389.43 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.20x = 1,389.43 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.20x = 526,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,229.74/927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.55

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