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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.21, 1,279.17 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.21, 1,279.17 and 612.93 is: 845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.21 : 1,279.17 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.21/1,279.17 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.21x = 1,279.17 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.21x = 784,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,041.67/927.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.59

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