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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,390.14 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,390.14 and 585 is: 876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,390.14 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,390.14 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,390.14 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 813,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,231.90/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.59

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