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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,392.06 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,392.06 and 440.70 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,392.06 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,392.06 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,392.06 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 613,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,480.84/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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