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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.87, 1,392.19 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.87, 1,392.19 and 407.60 is: 611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.87 : 1,392.19 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.87/1,392.19 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.87x = 1,392.19 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.87x = 567,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,456.64/927.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.57

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