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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.88, 1,280.53 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.88, 1,280.53 and 612.93 is: 845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.88 : 1,280.53 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.88/1,280.53 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.88x = 1,280.53 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.88x = 784,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,877.14/927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.88

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