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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,280.88 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,280.88 and 754.72 is: 1,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,280.88 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,280.88 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,280.88 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 966,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,705.75/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.52

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