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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.24, 1,390.62 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.24, 1,390.62 and 433.32 is: 649.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.24 : 1,390.62 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.24/1,390.62 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.24x = 1,390.62 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.24x = 602,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,583.46/927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.87

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