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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,279.53 and 612.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,279.53 and 612.84 is: 845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,279.53 = 612.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,279.53 = 612.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,279.53 × 612.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 784,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,147.17/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.13

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