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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,391.70 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,391.70 and 278.56 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,391.70 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,391.70 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,391.70 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 387,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,671.95/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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