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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,391.22 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,391.22 and 440.17 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,391.22 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,391.22 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,391.22 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 612,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,369.83/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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