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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,391.99 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,391.99 and 379.62 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,391.99 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,391.99 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,391.99 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 528,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,425.35/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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