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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.70, 1,390.80 and 537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.70, 1,390.80 and 537.07 is: 805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.70 : 1,390.80 = 537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.70/1,390.80 = 537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.70x = 1,390.80 × 537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.70x = 746,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,956.96/927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.17

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