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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.73, 1,279.56 and 761.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.73, 1,279.56 and 761.05 is: 1,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.73 : 1,279.56 = 761.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.73/1,279.56 = 761.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.73x = 1,279.56 × 761.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.73x = 973,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,809.14/927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.67

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