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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,281.06 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,281.06 and 740.58 is: 1,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,281.06 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,281.06 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,281.06 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 948,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,735.00/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.07

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