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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,281.30 and 794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,281.30 and 794.28 is: 1,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,281.30 = 794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,281.30 = 794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,281.30 × 794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 1,017,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,710.96/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.86

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