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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,391.15 and 653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,391.15 and 653.91 is: 981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,391.15 = 653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,391.15 = 653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,391.15 × 653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 909,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,685.05/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.02

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