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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,278.50 and 694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,278.50 and 694.28 is: 956.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,278.50 = 694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,278.50 = 694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,278.50 × 694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 887,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,636.98/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.96

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