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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.06, 1,278.66 and 631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.06, 1,278.66 and 631.82 is: 871.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.06 : 1,278.66 = 631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.06/1,278.66 = 631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.06x = 1,278.66 × 631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.06x = 807,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,876.57/927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.44

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