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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.98, 1,390.44 and 722.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.98, 1,390.44 and 722.03 is: 1,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.98 : 1,390.44 = 722.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.98/1,390.44 = 722.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.98x = 1,390.44 × 722.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.98x = 1,003,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,939.39/927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.86

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