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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.30, 1,391.54 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.30, 1,391.54 and 538.08 is: 807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.30 : 1,391.54 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.30/1,391.54 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.30x = 1,391.54 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.30x = 748,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,757.15/927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.46

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