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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.71, 1,280.42 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.71, 1,280.42 and 612.99 is: 846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.71 : 1,280.42 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.71/1,280.42 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.71x = 1,280.42 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.71x = 784,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,883.89/927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.05

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