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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.77, 1,388.75 and 579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.77, 1,388.75 and 579.90 is: 868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.77 : 1,388.75 = 579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.77/1,388.75 = 579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.77x = 1,388.75 × 579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.77x = 805,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,328.67/927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.03

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