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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,388.10 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,388.10 and 773.70 is: 1,157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,388.10 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,388.10 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,388.10 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 1,073,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,972.97/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.92

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