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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,391.72 and 765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,391.72 and 765.18 is: 1,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,391.72 = 765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,391.72 = 765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,391.72 × 765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 1,064,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,912.48/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.80

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