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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.49, 1,392.62 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.49, 1,392.62 and 583.01 is: 875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.49 : 1,392.62 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.49/1,392.62 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.49x = 1,392.62 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.49x = 811,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,901.51/927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.38

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