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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.74, 1,391.42 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.74, 1,391.42 and 269.54 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.74 : 1,391.42 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.74/1,391.42 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.74x = 1,391.42 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.74x = 375,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,043.35/927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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