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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.03, 1,391.23 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.03, 1,391.23 and 440.09 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.03 : 1,391.23 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.03/1,391.23 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.03x = 1,391.23 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.03x = 612,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,266.41/927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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