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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,279.28 and 769.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,279.28 and 769.11 is: 1,060.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,279.28 = 769.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,279.28 = 769.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,279.28 × 769.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 983,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,903.20/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.97

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