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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,279.13 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,279.13 and 612.99 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,279.13 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,279.13 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,279.13 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 784,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,090.83/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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