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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.86, 1,390.35 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.86, 1,390.35 and 379.58 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.86 : 1,390.35 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.86/1,390.35 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.86x = 1,390.35 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.86x = 527,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,749.05/927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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