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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,390.17 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,390.17 and 440.06 is: 659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,390.17 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,390.17 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,390.17 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 611,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,758.21/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.75

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