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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.89, 1,391.85 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.89, 1,391.85 and 278.63 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.89 : 1,391.85 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.89/1,391.85 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.89x = 1,391.85 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.89x = 387,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,804.21/927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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