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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,391.40 and 465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,391.40 and 465.26 is: 698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,391.40 = 465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,391.40 = 465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,391.40 × 465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 647,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,355.81/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.27

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