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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,281.28 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,281.28 and 694.56 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,281.28 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,281.28 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,281.28 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 889,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,925.84/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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