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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.75, 1,388.53 and 773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.75, 1,388.53 and 773.98 is: 1,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.75 : 1,388.53 = 773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.75/1,388.53 = 773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.75x = 1,388.53 × 773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.75x = 1,074,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,694.45/927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.39

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