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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,390.68 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,390.68 and 441.24 is: 661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,390.68 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,390.68 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,390.68 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 613,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,623.64/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.52

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