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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.88, 1,391.68 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.88, 1,391.68 and 408 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.88 : 1,391.68 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.88/1,391.68 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.88x = 1,391.68 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.88x = 567,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,805.44/927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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