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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,390.26 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,390.26 and 400.73 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,390.26 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,390.26 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,390.26 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 557,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,111.94/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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