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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.63, 1,392.80 and 582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.63, 1,392.80 and 582.44 is: 874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.63 : 1,392.80 = 582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.63/1,392.80 = 582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.63x = 1,392.80 × 582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.63x = 811,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,212.56/927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.50

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