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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,391.04 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,391.04 and 407.58 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,391.04 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,391.04 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,391.04 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 566,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,960.08/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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