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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,278.36 and 694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,278.36 and 694.32 is: 956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,278.36 = 694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,278.36 = 694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,278.36 × 694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 887,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,590.92/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.87

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