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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,277.16 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,277.16 and 787.44 is: 1,084.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,277.16 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,277.16 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,277.16 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 1,005,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,686.87/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.18

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