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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.16, 1,390.18 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.16, 1,390.18 and 638.28 is: 957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.16 : 1,390.18 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.16/1,390.18 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.16x = 1,390.18 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.16x = 887,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,324.09/927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.03

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