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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.13, 1,390.36 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.13, 1,390.36 and 406.78 is: 610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.13 : 1,390.36 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.13/1,390.36 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.13x = 1,390.36 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.13x = 565,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,570.64/927.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.02

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