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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.37, 1,278.84 and 628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.37, 1,278.84 and 628.84 is: 867.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.37 : 1,278.84 = 628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.37/1,278.84 = 628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.37x = 1,278.84 × 628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.37x = 804,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,185.75/927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.17

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