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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.74, 1,390.24 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.74, 1,390.24 and 439.77 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.74 : 1,390.24 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.74/1,390.24 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.74x = 1,390.24 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.74x = 611,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,385.84/927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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