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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.06, 1,279.11 and 691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.06, 1,279.11 and 691.55 is: 954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.06 : 1,279.11 = 691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.06/1,279.11 = 691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.06x = 1,279.11 × 691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.06x = 884,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,568.52/927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.17

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