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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,391.13 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,391.13 and 465.02 is: 697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,391.13 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,391.13 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,391.13 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 646,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,903.27/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.65

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