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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,391.45 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,391.45 and 557.64 is: 836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,391.45 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,391.45 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,391.45 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 775,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,925.39/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.56

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