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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.44, 1,390.12 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.44, 1,390.12 and 439.84 is: 659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.44 : 1,390.12 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.44/1,390.12 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.44x = 1,390.12 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.44x = 611,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,430.38/927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.27

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