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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,392.08 and 465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,392.08 and 465.48 is: 698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,392.08 = 465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,392.08 = 465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,392.08 × 465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 647,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,983.07/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.42

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