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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.19, 1,279.42 and 631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.19, 1,279.42 and 631.54 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.19 : 1,279.42 = 631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.19/1,279.42 = 631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.19x = 1,279.42 × 631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.19x = 808,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,004.91/927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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