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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,389.99 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,389.99 and 407.07 is: 610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,389.99 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,389.99 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,389.99 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 565,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,823.23/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.07

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