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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,388.39 and 561.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,388.39 and 561.11 is: 839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,388.39 = 561.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,388.39 = 561.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,388.39 × 561.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 779,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,029.77/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.97

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