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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.71, 1,391.29 and 764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.71, 1,391.29 and 764.99 is: 1,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.71 : 1,391.29 = 764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.71/1,391.29 = 764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.71x = 1,391.29 × 764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.71x = 1,064,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,322.94/927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.26

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