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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.74, 1,280.50 and 633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.74, 1,280.50 and 633.14 is: 873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.74 : 1,280.50 = 633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.74/1,280.50 = 633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.74x = 1,280.50 × 633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.74x = 810,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,735.77/927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.88

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