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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,389.98 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,389.98 and 440.52 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,389.98 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,389.98 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,389.98 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 612,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,313.99/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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