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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.76, 1,391.60 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.76, 1,391.60 and 278.48 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.76 : 1,391.60 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.76/1,391.60 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.76x = 1,391.60 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.76x = 387,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,532.77/927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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