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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.80, 1,390.50 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.80, 1,390.50 and 440.18 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.80 : 1,390.50 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.80/1,390.50 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.80x = 1,390.50 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.80x = 612,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,070.29/927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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