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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.54, 1,391.27 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.54, 1,391.27 and 379.71 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.54 : 1,391.27 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.54/1,391.27 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.54x = 1,391.27 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.54x = 528,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,277.23/927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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