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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,278.72 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,278.72 and 720 is: 992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,278.72 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,278.72 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,278.72 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 920,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,678.40/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.80

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