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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,391.09 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,391.09 and 414.38 is: 621.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,391.09 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,391.09 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,391.09 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 576,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,430.85/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.57

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