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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,390.44 and 597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,390.44 and 597.49 is: 896.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,390.44 = 597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,390.44 = 597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,390.44 × 597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 830,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,774.00/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.11

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