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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.76, 1,279.76 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.76, 1,279.76 and 633.20 is: 873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.76 : 1,279.76 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.76/1,279.76 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.76x = 1,279.76 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.76x = 810,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,344.03/927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.44

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