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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.98, 1,392.67 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.98, 1,392.67 and 343.53 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.98 : 1,392.67 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.98/1,392.67 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.98x = 1,392.67 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.98x = 478,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,423.93/927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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