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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,280.22 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,280.22 and 628.86 is: 867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,280.22 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,280.22 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,280.22 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 805,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,079.15/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.92

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