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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,279.17 and 770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,279.17 and 770.54 is: 1,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,279.17 = 770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,279.17 = 770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,279.17 × 770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 985,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,645.26/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.44

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