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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.23, 1,280.09 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.23, 1,280.09 and 632.93 is: 873.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.23 : 1,280.09 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.23/1,280.09 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.23x = 1,280.09 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.23x = 810,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,207.36/927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.79

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