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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,390.34 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,390.34 and 406.91 is: 610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,390.34 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,390.34 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,390.34 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 565,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,734.26/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.29

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