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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.20, 1,279.05 and 802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.20, 1,279.05 and 802.82 is: 1,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.20 : 1,279.05 = 802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.20/1,279.05 = 802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.20x = 1,279.05 × 802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.20x = 1,026,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,846.92/927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.47

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