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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,390.80 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,390.80 and 464.85 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,390.80 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,390.80 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,390.80 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 646,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,513.38/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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