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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.59, 1,391.65 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.59, 1,391.65 and 342.77 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.59 : 1,391.65 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.59/1,391.65 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.59x = 1,391.65 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.59x = 477,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,008.06/927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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