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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.29, 1,276.68 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.29, 1,276.68 and 630.72 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.29 : 1,276.68 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.29/1,276.68 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.29x = 1,276.68 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.29x = 805,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,227.61/925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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