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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.76, 1,390.38 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.76, 1,390.38 and 433.84 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.76 : 1,390.38 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.76/1,390.38 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.76x = 1,390.38 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.76x = 603,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,202.46/927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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