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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.76, 1,276.32 and 802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.76, 1,276.32 and 802.48 is: 1,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.76 : 1,276.32 = 802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.76/1,276.32 = 802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.76x = 1,276.32 × 802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.76x = 1,024,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,221.27/927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.97

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