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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.24, 1,389.84 and 561.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.24, 1,389.84 and 561.93 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.24 : 1,389.84 = 561.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.24/1,389.84 = 561.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.24x = 1,389.84 × 561.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.24x = 780,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,992.79/927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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