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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.78, 1,392.03 and 562.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.78, 1,392.03 and 562.83 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.78 : 1,392.03 = 562.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.78/1,392.03 = 562.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.78x = 1,392.03 × 562.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.78x = 783,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,476.24/927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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