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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,389.87 and 464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,389.87 and 464.47 is: 696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,389.87 = 464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,389.87 = 464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,389.87 × 464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 645,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,552.92/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.37

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