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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.66, 1,278.93 and 612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.66, 1,278.93 and 612.39 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.66 : 1,278.93 = 612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.66/1,278.93 = 612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.66x = 1,278.93 × 612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.66x = 783,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,197.55/927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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