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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,391.42 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,391.42 and 311.25 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,391.42 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,391.42 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,391.42 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 433,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,079.48/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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