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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.94, 1,386.78 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.94, 1,386.78 and 744.48 is: 1,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.94 : 1,386.78 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.94/1,386.78 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.94x = 1,386.78 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.94x = 1,032,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,423.04/927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.60

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