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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.97, 1,280.04 and 613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.97, 1,280.04 and 613.24 is: 845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.97 : 1,280.04 = 613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.97/1,280.04 = 613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.97x = 1,280.04 × 613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.97x = 784,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,971.73/927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.90

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