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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.78, 1,392.22 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.78, 1,392.22 and 343.19 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.78 : 1,392.22 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.78/1,392.22 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.78x = 1,392.22 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.78x = 477,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,795.98/927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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