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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,390.21 and 406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,390.21 and 406.87 is: 610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,390.21 = 406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,390.21 = 406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,390.21 × 406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 565,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,640.36/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.17

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