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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,387.83 and 697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,387.83 and 697.11 is: 1,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,387.83 = 697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,387.83 = 697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,387.83 × 697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 967,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,467.58/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.92

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