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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.95, 1,391.72 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.95, 1,391.72 and 278.55 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.95 : 1,391.72 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.95/1,391.72 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.95x = 1,391.72 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.95x = 387,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,662.21/927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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