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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.18, 1,275.31 and 629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.18, 1,275.31 and 629.94 is: 868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.18 : 1,275.31 = 629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.18/1,275.31 = 629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.18x = 1,275.31 × 629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.18x = 803,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,368.78/925.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.34

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