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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,277.44 and 777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,277.44 and 777.22 is: 1,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,277.44 = 777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,277.44 = 777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,277.44 × 777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 992,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,846.78/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.82

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