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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.67, 1,391.61 and 699.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.67, 1,391.61 and 699.43 is: 1,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.67 : 1,391.61 = 699.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.67/1,391.61 = 699.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.67x = 1,391.61 × 699.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.67x = 973,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,333.78/927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.22

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