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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.05, 1,279.90 and 633.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.05, 1,279.90 and 633.22 is: 874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.05 : 1,279.90 = 633.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.05/1,279.90 = 633.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.05x = 1,279.90 × 633.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.05x = 810,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,455.87/927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.24

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