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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.69, 1,391.74 and 433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.69, 1,391.74 and 433.73 is: 650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.69 : 1,391.74 = 433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.69/1,391.74 = 433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.69x = 1,391.74 × 433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.69x = 603,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,639.39/927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.69

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