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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,303.14 and 927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,303.14 and 927.96 is: 1,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,303.14 = 927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,303.14 = 927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,303.14 × 927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 1,209,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,261.79/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.63

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