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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.11, 1,277.10 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.11, 1,277.10 and 631.89 is: 872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.11 : 1,277.10 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.11/1,277.10 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.11x = 1,277.10 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.11x = 806,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,986.72/925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.31

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