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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.75, 1,390.84 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.75, 1,390.84 and 379.59 is: 569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.75 : 1,390.84 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.75/1,390.84 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.75x = 1,390.84 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.75x = 527,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,942.79/927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.05

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