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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,391.55 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,391.55 and 278.44 is: 417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,391.55 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,391.55 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,391.55 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 387,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,463.18/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.62

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