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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,391.84 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,391.84 and 343.27 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,391.84 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,391.84 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,391.84 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 477,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,771.72/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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