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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.66, 1,391.67 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.66, 1,391.67 and 465.54 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.66 : 1,391.67 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.66/1,391.67 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.66x = 1,391.67 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.66x = 647,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,878.05/927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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