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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,391.22 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,391.22 and 465.24 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,391.22 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,391.22 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,391.22 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 647,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,251.19/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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