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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,389.53 and 858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,389.53 and 858.94 is: 1,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,389.53 = 858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,389.53 = 858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,389.53 × 858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 1,193,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,521.57/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.13

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