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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,393.11 and 563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,393.11 and 563.46 is: 845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,393.11 = 563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,393.11 = 563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,393.11 × 563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 784,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,961.76/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.90

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