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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.87, 1,391.95 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.87, 1,391.95 and 380.10 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.87 : 1,391.95 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.87/1,391.95 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.87x = 1,391.95 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.87x = 529,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,080.20/927.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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