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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.73, 1,280.78 and 633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.73, 1,280.78 and 633.43 is: 874.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.73 : 1,280.78 = 633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.73/1,280.78 = 633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.73x = 1,280.78 × 633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.73x = 811,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,284.48/927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.48

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