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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.12, 1,279.60 and 751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.12, 1,279.60 and 751.92 is: 1,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.12 : 1,279.60 = 751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.12/1,279.60 = 751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.12x = 1,279.60 × 751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.12x = 962,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,156.83/927.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.79

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