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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,383.89 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,383.89 and 774.56 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,383.89 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,383.89 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,383.89 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 1,071,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,905.43/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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