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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,392.02 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,392.02 and 440.76 is: 661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,392.02 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,392.02 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,392.02 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 613,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,546.74/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.56

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