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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,278.21 and 758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,278.21 and 758.50 is: 1,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,278.21 = 758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,278.21 = 758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,278.21 × 758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 969,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,521.93/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.71

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