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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,391.73 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,391.73 and 380.40 is: 570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,391.73 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,391.73 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,391.73 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 529,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,414.09/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.59

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