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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,391.26 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,391.26 and 465.32 is: 697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,391.26 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,391.26 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,391.26 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 647,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,381.10/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.82

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