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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,391.99 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,391.99 and 372.96 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,391.99 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,391.99 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,391.99 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 519,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,147.77/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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