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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,391.62 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,391.62 and 342.62 is: 514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,391.62 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,391.62 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,391.62 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 476,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,796.84/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.00

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