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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,279.58 and 694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,279.58 and 694.71 is: 957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,279.58 = 694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,279.58 = 694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,279.58 × 694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 888,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,933.55/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.91

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