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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,391.09 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,391.09 and 440.18 is: 660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,391.09 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,391.09 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,391.09 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 612,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,330.00/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.27

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