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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.68, 1,391.51 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.68, 1,391.51 and 379.86 is: 569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.68 : 1,391.51 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.68/1,391.51 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.68x = 1,391.51 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.68x = 528,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,578.99/927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.79

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