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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.89, 1,390.93 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.89, 1,390.93 and 408.18 is: 611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.89 : 1,390.93 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.89/1,390.93 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.89x = 1,390.93 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.89x = 567,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,749.81/927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.87

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