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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,278.50 and 780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,278.50 and 780 is: 1,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,278.50 = 780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,278.50 = 780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,278.50 × 780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 997,230
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,230/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.74

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