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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,390.22 and 829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,390.22 and 829.54 is: 1,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,390.22 = 829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,390.22 = 829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,390.22 × 829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 1,153,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,243.10/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.23

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