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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.25, 1,391.00 and 440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.25, 1,391.00 and 440.27 is: 659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.25 : 1,391.00 = 440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.25/1,391.00 = 440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.25x = 1,391.00 × 440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.25x = 612,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,406.41/928.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.75

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