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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.24, 1,281.36 and 732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.24, 1,281.36 and 732.30 is: 1,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.24 : 1,281.36 = 732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.24/1,281.36 = 732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.24x = 1,281.36 × 732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.24x = 938,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,339.93/927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.97

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