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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.97, 1,391.96 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.97, 1,391.96 and 407.85 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.97 : 1,391.96 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.97/1,391.96 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.97x = 1,391.96 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.97x = 567,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,710.89/927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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