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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,279.41 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,279.41 and 750.48 is: 1,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,279.41 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,279.41 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,279.41 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 960,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,171.62/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.48

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