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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.77, 1,279.89 and 628.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.77, 1,279.89 and 628.91 is: 867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.77 : 1,279.89 = 628.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.77/1,279.89 = 628.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.77x = 1,279.89 × 628.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.77x = 804,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,929.22/927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.60

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