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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,391.57 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,391.57 and 372.68 is: 559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,391.57 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,391.57 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,391.57 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 518,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,610.31/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.02

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