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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.81, 1,391.67 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.81, 1,391.67 and 311.54 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.81 : 1,391.67 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.81/1,391.67 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.81x = 1,391.67 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.81x = 433,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,553.91/927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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