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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.64, 1,281.30 and 678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.64, 1,281.30 and 678.58 is: 937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.64 : 1,281.30 = 678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.64/1,281.30 = 678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.64x = 1,281.30 × 678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.64x = 869,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,464.55/927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.29

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