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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.24, 1,277.34 and 630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.24, 1,277.34 and 630.94 is: 871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.24 : 1,277.34 = 630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.24/1,277.34 = 630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.24x = 1,277.34 × 630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.24x = 805,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,924.90/925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.04

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