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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.86, 1,391.80 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.86, 1,391.80 and 379.66 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.86 : 1,391.80 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.86/1,391.80 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.86x = 1,391.80 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.86x = 528,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,410.79/927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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