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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.78, 1,391.96 and 379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.78, 1,391.96 and 379.63 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.78 : 1,391.96 = 379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.78/1,391.96 = 379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.78x = 1,391.96 × 379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.78x = 528,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,429.77/927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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