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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.85, 1,279.39 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.85, 1,279.39 and 707.32 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.85 : 1,279.39 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.85/1,279.39 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.85x = 1,279.39 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.85x = 904,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,938.13/927.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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