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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,392 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,392 and 440.79 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,392 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,392 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,392 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 613,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,579.68/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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