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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,393.37 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,393.37 and 583.50 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,393.37 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,393.37 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,393.37 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 813,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,031.40/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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