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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.44, 1,391.16 and 379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.44, 1,391.16 and 379.47 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.44 : 1,391.16 = 379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.44/1,391.16 = 379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.44x = 1,391.16 × 379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.44x = 527,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,903.49/927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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