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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,391.34 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,391.34 and 379.64 is: 569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,391.34 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,391.34 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,391.34 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 528,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,208.32/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.46

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