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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.64, 1,390.64 and 791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.64, 1,390.64 and 791.56 is: 1,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.64 : 1,390.64 = 791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.64/1,390.64 = 791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.64x = 1,390.64 × 791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.64x = 1,100,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,775.00/927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.64

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