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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,279.67 and 613.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,279.67 and 613.17 is: 846.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,279.67 = 613.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,279.67 = 613.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,279.67 × 613.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 784,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,652.19/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.03

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