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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,410.50 and 927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,410.50 and 927 is: 1,384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,410.50 = 927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,410.50 = 927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,410.50 × 927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 1,307,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,535.82/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.66

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