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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,389.89 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,389.89 and 433.22 is: 649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,389.89 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,389.89 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,389.89 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 602,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,122.28/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.03

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