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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.16, 1,390.92 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.16, 1,390.92 and 465.04 is: 697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.16 : 1,390.92 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.16/1,390.92 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.16x = 1,390.92 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.16x = 646,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,833.44/927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.65

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