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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,388.49 and 845.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,388.49 and 845.07 is: 1,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,388.49 = 845.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,388.49 = 845.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,388.49 × 845.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 1,173,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,371.24/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.65

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