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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,391.68 and 655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,391.68 and 655.32 is: 983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,391.68 = 655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,391.68 = 655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,391.68 × 655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 912,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,001.78/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.31

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