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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.73, 1,391.45 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.73, 1,391.45 and 343.01 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.73 : 1,391.45 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.73/1,391.45 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.73x = 1,391.45 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.73x = 477,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,273.90/927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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