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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,278.67 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,278.67 and 628.80 is: 866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,278.67 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,278.67 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,278.67 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 804,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,027.70/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.74

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