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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.06, 1,391.27 and 464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.06, 1,391.27 and 464.71 is: 697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.06 : 1,391.27 = 464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.06/1,391.27 = 464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.06x = 1,391.27 × 464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.06x = 646,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,537.08/927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.41

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