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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,391.34 and 542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,391.34 and 542.36 is: 813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,391.34 = 542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,391.34 = 542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,391.34 × 542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 754,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,607.16/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.54

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