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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,282.05 and 692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,282.05 and 692.76 is: 957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,282.05 = 692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,282.05 = 692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,282.05 × 692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 888,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,152.96/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.23

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