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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,280.48 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,280.48 and 632.88 is: 873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,280.48 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,280.48 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,280.48 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 810,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,387.02/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.27

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