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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.66, 1,279.69 and 628.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.66, 1,279.69 and 628.93 is: 867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.66 : 1,279.69 = 628.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.66/1,279.69 = 628.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.66x = 1,279.69 × 628.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.66x = 804,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,825.89/927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.59

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