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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.44, 1,280.28 and 648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.44, 1,280.28 and 648.60 is: 895.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.44 : 1,280.28 = 648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.44/1,280.28 = 648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.44x = 1,280.28 × 648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.44x = 830,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,389.61/927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.36

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