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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,393.86 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,393.86 and 562.44 is: 845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,393.86 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,393.86 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,393.86 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 783,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,962.62/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.15

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