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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,388.95 and 795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,388.95 and 795.87 is: 1,192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,388.95 = 795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,388.95 = 795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,388.95 × 795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 1,105,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,423.64/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.36

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