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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,389.01 and 896.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,389.01 and 896.13 is: 1,342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,389.01 = 896.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,389.01 = 896.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,389.01 × 896.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 1,244,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,733.53/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.36

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