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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.80, 1,391.12 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.80, 1,391.12 and 350.72 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.80 : 1,391.12 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.80/1,391.12 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.80x = 1,391.12 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.80x = 487,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,893.61/927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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