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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.90, 1,279.01 and 629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.90, 1,279.01 and 629.05 is: 867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.90 : 1,279.01 = 629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.90/1,279.01 = 629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.90x = 1,279.01 × 629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.90x = 804,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,561.24/927.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.08

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