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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.44, 1,391.16 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.44, 1,391.16 and 545.12 is: 817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.44 : 1,391.16 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.44/1,391.16 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.44x = 1,391.16 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.44x = 758,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,349.14/927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.68

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