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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,389.96 and 847.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,389.96 and 847.06 is: 1,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,389.96 = 847.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,389.96 = 847.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,389.96 × 847.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 1,177,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,376.04/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.75

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