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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.08, 1,278.82 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.08, 1,278.82 and 693.48 is: 956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.08 : 1,278.82 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.08/1,278.82 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.08x = 1,278.82 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.08x = 886,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,836.09/927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.59

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