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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,391.94 and 558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,391.94 and 558.30 is: 837.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,391.94 = 558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,391.94 = 558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,391.94 × 558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 777,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,120.10/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.56

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