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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,280.13 and 612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,280.13 and 612.80 is: 845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,280.13 = 612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,280.13 = 612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,280.13 × 612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 784,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,463.66/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.80

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