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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,388.98 and 561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,388.98 and 561.52 is: 840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,388.98 = 561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,388.98 = 561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,388.98 × 561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 779,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,940.05/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.60

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