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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.13, 1,391.43 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.13, 1,391.43 and 407.51 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.13 : 1,391.43 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.13/1,391.43 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.13x = 1,391.43 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.13x = 567,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,021.64/927.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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