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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.68, 1,391.61 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.68, 1,391.61 and 342.83 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.68 : 1,391.61 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.68/1,391.61 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.68x = 1,391.61 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.68x = 477,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,087.85/927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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