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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,389.96 and 562.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,389.96 and 562.17 is: 842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,389.96 = 562.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,389.96 = 562.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,389.96 × 562.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 781,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,393.81/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.49

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