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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,391.12 and 563.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,391.12 and 563.79 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,391.12 = 563.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,391.12 = 563.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,391.12 × 563.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 784,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,299.54/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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