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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,390.11 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,390.11 and 439.86 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,390.11 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,390.11 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,390.11 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 611,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,453.78/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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