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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,384.71 and 765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,384.71 and 765.48 is: 1,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,384.71 = 765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,384.71 = 765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,384.71 × 765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 1,059,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,967.81/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.85

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