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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.98, 1,390.76 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.98, 1,390.76 and 379.86 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.98 : 1,390.76 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.98/1,390.76 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.98x = 1,390.76 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.98x = 528,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,299.60/927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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