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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,278.21 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,278.21 and 632.28 is: 871.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,278.21 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,278.21 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,278.21 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 808,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,186.62/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.35

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