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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.81, 1,391.73 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.81, 1,391.73 and 434.08 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.81 : 1,391.73 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.81/1,391.73 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.81x = 1,391.73 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.81x = 604,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,117.05/927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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