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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.10, 1,276.46 and 786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.10, 1,276.46 and 786.92 is: 1,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.10 : 1,276.46 = 786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.10/1,276.46 = 786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.10x = 1,276.46 × 786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.10x = 1,004,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,471.90/927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.46

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