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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.81, 1,389.24 and 731.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.81, 1,389.24 and 731.07 is: 1,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.81 : 1,389.24 = 731.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.81/1,389.24 = 731.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.81x = 1,389.24 × 731.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.81x = 1,015,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,631.69/927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.65

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