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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.89, 1,392.64 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.89, 1,392.64 and 581.90 is: 873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.89 : 1,392.64 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.89/1,392.64 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.89x = 1,392.64 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.89x = 810,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,379.90/927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.35

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