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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,390.03 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,390.03 and 379.76 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,390.03 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,390.03 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,390.03 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 527,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,869.89/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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