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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,391.28 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,391.28 and 440.98 is: 661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,391.28 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,391.28 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,391.28 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 613,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,526.65/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.28

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