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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,279.80 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,279.80 and 719.28 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,279.80 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,279.80 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,279.80 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 920,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,534.54/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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