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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.09, 1,278.86 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.09, 1,278.86 and 612.27 is: 844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.09 : 1,278.86 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.09/1,278.86 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.09x = 1,278.86 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.09x = 783,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,004.55/927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.58

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