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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,391.86 and 562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,391.86 and 562.64 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,391.86 = 562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,391.86 = 562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,391.86 × 562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 783,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,116.11/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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