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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.55, 1,280.06 and 613.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.55, 1,280.06 and 613.09 is: 846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.55 : 1,280.06 = 613.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.55/1,280.06 = 613.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.55x = 1,280.06 × 613.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.55x = 784,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,792.82/927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.09

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