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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.92, 1,391.73 and 278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.92, 1,391.73 and 278.57 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.92 : 1,391.73 = 278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.92/1,391.73 = 278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.92x = 1,391.73 × 278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.92x = 387,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,687.27/927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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