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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.70, 1,389.99 and 561.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.70, 1,389.99 and 561.37 is: 841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.70 : 1,389.99 = 561.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.70/1,389.99 = 561.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.70x = 1,389.99 × 561.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.70x = 780,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,298.69/927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.11

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