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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.78, 1,392.35 and 747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.78, 1,392.35 and 747.35 is: 1,121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.78 : 1,392.35 = 747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.78/1,392.35 = 747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.78x = 1,392.35 × 747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.78x = 1,040,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,572.52/927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.57

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