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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.96, 1,391.02 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.96, 1,391.02 and 440.44 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.96 : 1,391.02 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.96/1,391.02 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.96x = 1,391.02 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.96x = 612,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,658.75/927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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