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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.47, 1,282.70 and 627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.47, 1,282.70 and 627.05 is: 865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.47 : 1,282.70 = 627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.47/1,282.70 = 627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.47x = 1,282.70 × 627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.47x = 804,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,310.62/929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.34

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