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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,278.24 and 760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,278.24 and 760.76 is: 1,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,278.24 = 760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,278.24 = 760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,278.24 × 760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 972,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,427.47/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.43

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