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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.82, 1,391.79 and 311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.82, 1,391.79 and 311.53 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.82 : 1,391.79 = 311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.82/1,391.79 = 311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.82x = 1,391.79 × 311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.82x = 433,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,584.34/927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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