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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.80, 1,389.66 and 763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.80, 1,389.66 and 763.64 is: 1,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.80 : 1,389.66 = 763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.80/1,389.66 = 763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.80x = 1,389.66 × 763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.80x = 1,061,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,199.96/927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.78

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