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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.12, 1,391.58 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.12, 1,391.58 and 440.50 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.12 : 1,391.58 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.12/1,391.58 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.12x = 1,391.58 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.12x = 612,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,990.99/927.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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