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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.98, 1,280.82 and 613.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.98, 1,280.82 and 613.30 is: 846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.98 : 1,280.82 = 613.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.98/1,280.82 = 613.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.98x = 1,280.82 × 613.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.98x = 785,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,526.91/927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.49

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