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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,391 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,391 and 542.32 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,391 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,391 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,391 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 754,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,367.12/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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