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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,390.06 and 733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,390.06 and 733.08 is: 1,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,390.06 = 733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,390.06 = 733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,390.06 × 733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 1,019,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,025.18/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.56

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