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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.75, 1,391.63 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.75, 1,391.63 and 311.34 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.75 : 1,391.63 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.75/1,391.63 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.75x = 1,391.63 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.75x = 433,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,270.08/927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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