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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.20, 1,276.16 and 629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.20, 1,276.16 and 629.96 is: 868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.20 : 1,276.16 = 629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.20/1,276.16 = 629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.20x = 1,276.16 × 629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.20x = 803,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,920.22/925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.92

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