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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,279.40 and 750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,279.40 and 750.50 is: 1,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,279.40 = 750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,279.40 = 750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,279.40 × 750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 960,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,189.70/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.51

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