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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.69, 1,392 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.69, 1,392 and 440.61 is: 661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.69 : 1,392 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.69/1,392 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.69x = 1,392 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.69x = 613,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,329.12/927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.14

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