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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.11, 1,279.34 and 568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.11, 1,279.34 and 568.28 is: 784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.11 : 1,279.34 = 568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.11/1,279.34 = 568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.11x = 1,279.34 × 568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.11x = 727,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,020.03/927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.18

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