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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.11, 1,389.73 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.11, 1,389.73 and 763.08 is: 1,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.11 : 1,389.73 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.11/1,389.73 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.11x = 1,389.73 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.11x = 1,060,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,475.17/927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.86

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