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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,391.67 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,391.67 and 439.98 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,391.67 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,391.67 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,391.67 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 612,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,306.97/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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