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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.54, 1,278.45 and 740.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.54, 1,278.45 and 740.43 is: 1,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.54 : 1,278.45 = 740.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.54/1,278.45 = 740.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.54x = 1,278.45 × 740.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.54x = 946,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,602.73/927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.55

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