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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,281.02 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,281.02 and 633.15 is: 874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,281.02 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,281.02 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,281.02 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 811,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,074.65/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.78

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