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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,278.99 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,278.99 and 632.04 is: 871.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,278.99 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,278.99 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,278.99 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 808,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,372.84/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.78

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