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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,280.16 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,280.16 and 616.32 is: 850.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,280.16 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,280.16 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,280.16 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 788,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,988.21/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.79

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