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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.06, 1,391.28 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.06, 1,391.28 and 440.12 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.06 : 1,391.28 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.06/1,391.28 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.06x = 1,391.28 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.06x = 612,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,330.15/927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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