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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,389.86 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,389.86 and 406.82 is: 609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,389.86 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,389.86 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,389.86 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 565,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,422.85/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.86

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