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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.89, 1,277.46 and 811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.89, 1,277.46 and 811.38 is: 1,117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.89 : 1,277.46 = 811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.89/1,277.46 = 811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.89x = 1,277.46 × 811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.89x = 1,036,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,505.49/927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.06

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