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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,393.40 and 581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,393.40 and 581.84 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,393.40 = 581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,393.40 = 581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,393.40 × 581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 810,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,735.86/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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