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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.05, 1,278.77 and 612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.05, 1,278.77 and 612.31 is: 844.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.05 : 1,278.77 = 612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.05/1,278.77 = 612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.05x = 1,278.77 × 612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.05x = 783,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,006.86/927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.62

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