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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.87, 1,390.63 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.87, 1,390.63 and 379.41 is: 568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.87 : 1,390.63 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.87/1,390.63 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.87x = 1,390.63 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.87x = 527,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,617.03/927.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.63

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