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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.21, 1,281.26 and 633.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.21, 1,281.26 and 633.27 is: 874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.21 : 1,281.26 = 633.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.21/1,281.26 = 633.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.21x = 1,281.26 × 633.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.21x = 811,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,377.11/928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.13

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