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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.94, 1,391.91 and 545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.94, 1,391.91 and 545.62 is: 818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.94 : 1,391.91 = 545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.94/1,391.91 = 545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.94x = 1,391.91 × 545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.94x = 759,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,453.93/927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.43

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