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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,279.08 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,279.08 and 752.88 is: 1,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,279.08 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,279.08 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,279.08 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 962,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,993.75/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.89

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