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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.94, 1,277.31 and 840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.94, 1,277.31 and 840.46 is: 1,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.94 : 1,277.31 = 840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.94/1,277.31 = 840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.94x = 1,277.31 × 840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.94x = 1,073,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,527.96/927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.89

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