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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.86, 1,280.61 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.86, 1,280.61 and 633.02 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.86 : 1,280.61 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.86/1,280.61 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.86x = 1,280.61 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.86x = 810,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,645.34/927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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