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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,389.78 and 464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,389.78 and 464.26 is: 696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,389.78 = 464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,389.78 = 464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,389.78 × 464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 645,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,219.26/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.00

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