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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.91, 1,385.83 and 803.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.91, 1,385.83 and 803.58 is: 1,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.91 : 1,385.83 = 803.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.91/1,385.83 = 803.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.91x = 1,385.83 × 803.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.91x = 1,113,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,625.27/927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.14

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