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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,279.86 and 613.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,279.86 and 613.06 is: 846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,279.86 = 613.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,279.86 = 613.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,279.86 × 613.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 784,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,630.97/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.11

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