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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,388.23 and 561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,388.23 and 561.01 is: 839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,388.23 = 561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,388.23 = 561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,388.23 × 561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 778,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,810.91/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.83

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