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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,278.98 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,278.98 and 632.04 is: 871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,278.98 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,278.98 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,278.98 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 808,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,366.52/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.76

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