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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,390.90 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,390.90 and 440.36 is: 660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,390.90 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,390.90 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,390.90 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 612,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,496.72/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.54

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