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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,391.07 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,391.07 and 440.86 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,391.07 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,391.07 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,391.07 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 613,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,267.12/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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