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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,391.18 and 557.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,391.18 and 557.49 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,391.18 = 557.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,391.18 = 557.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,391.18 × 557.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 775,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,568.94/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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