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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.78, 1,285.27 and 773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.78, 1,285.27 and 773.49 is: 1,066.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.78 : 1,285.27 = 773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.78/1,285.27 = 773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.78x = 1,285.27 × 773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.78x = 994,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,143.49/931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.93

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