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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.46, 1,278.66 and 632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.46, 1,278.66 and 632.24 is: 871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.46 : 1,278.66 = 632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.46/1,278.66 = 632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.46x = 1,278.66 × 632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.46x = 808,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,420.00/927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.65

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