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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,279.86 and 706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,279.86 and 706.71 is: 974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,279.86 = 706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,279.86 = 706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,279.86 × 706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 904,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,489.86/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.83

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