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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,391.74 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,391.74 and 311.44 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,391.74 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,391.74 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,391.74 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 433,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,441.95/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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