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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,391.88 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,391.88 and 441.12 is: 661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,391.88 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,391.88 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,391.88 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 613,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,986.11/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.97

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