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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,278.91 and 612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,278.91 and 612.41 is: 844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,278.91 = 612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,278.91 = 612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,278.91 × 612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 783,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,218.94/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.90

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