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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.77, 1,392.93 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.77, 1,392.93 and 270.64 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.77 : 1,392.93 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.77/1,392.93 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.77x = 1,392.93 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.77x = 376,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,982.58/928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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