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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.82, 1,390.30 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.82, 1,390.30 and 379.86 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.82 : 1,390.30 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.82/1,390.30 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.82x = 1,390.30 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.82x = 528,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,119.36/927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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