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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.43, 1,391.16 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.43, 1,391.16 and 433.70 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.43 : 1,391.16 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.43/1,391.16 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.43x = 1,391.16 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.43x = 603,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,351.20/927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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