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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.85, 1,391.80 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.85, 1,391.80 and 278.58 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.85 : 1,391.80 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.85/1,391.80 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.85x = 1,391.80 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.85x = 387,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,726.95/927.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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