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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,277.89 and 678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,277.89 and 678.68 is: 935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,277.89 = 678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,277.89 = 678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,277.89 × 678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 867,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,275.09/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.29

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