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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.59, 1,390.92 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.59, 1,390.92 and 379.62 is: 569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.59 : 1,390.92 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.59/1,390.92 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.59x = 1,390.92 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.59x = 528,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,021.05/927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.24

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