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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,395.58 and 697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,395.58 and 697.36 is: 1,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,395.58 = 697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,395.58 = 697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,395.58 × 697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 973,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,221.67/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.54

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