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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.37, 1,279.95 and 705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.37, 1,279.95 and 705.92 is: 974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.37 : 1,279.95 = 705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.37/1,279.95 = 705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.37x = 1,279.95 × 705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.37x = 903,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,542.30/927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.31

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