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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.74, 1,391.61 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.74, 1,391.61 and 379.80 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.74 : 1,391.61 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.74/1,391.61 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.74x = 1,391.61 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.74x = 528,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,533.48/927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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