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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.23, 1,279.01 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.23, 1,279.01 and 612.50 is: 844.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.23 : 1,279.01 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.23/1,279.01 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.23x = 1,279.01 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.23x = 783,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,388.76/927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.87

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