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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,278.52 and 760.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,278.52 and 760.93 is: 1,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,278.52 = 760.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,278.52 = 760.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,278.52 × 760.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 972,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,859.12/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.19

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