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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,412.88 and 927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,412.88 and 927.52 is: 1,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,412.88 = 927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,412.88 = 927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,412.88 × 927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 1,310,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,474.46/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.16

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