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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.06, 1,277.58 and 631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.06, 1,277.58 and 631.12 is: 871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.06 : 1,277.58 = 631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.06/1,277.58 = 631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.06x = 1,277.58 × 631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.06x = 806,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,306.29/925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.63

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