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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,278.56 and 632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,278.56 and 632.48 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,278.56 = 632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,278.56 = 632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,278.56 × 632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 808,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,663.63/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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