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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,279.92 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,279.92 and 694.56 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,279.92 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,279.92 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,279.92 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 888,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,981.24/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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