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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,384.89 and 873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,384.89 and 873.38 is: 1,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,384.89 = 873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,384.89 = 873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,384.89 × 873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 1,209,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,535.23/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.25

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