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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,389.96 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,389.96 and 433.83 is: 650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,389.96 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,389.96 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,389.96 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 603,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,006.35/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.30

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