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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.82, 1,391.80 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.82, 1,391.80 and 278.50 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.82 : 1,391.80 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.82/1,391.80 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.82x = 1,391.80 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.82x = 387,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,616.30/927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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