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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,276.53 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,276.53 and 705.38 is: 971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,276.53 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,276.53 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,276.53 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 900,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,438.73/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.20

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