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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.31, 1,277.13 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.31, 1,277.13 and 631.28 is: 871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.31 : 1,277.13 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.31/1,277.13 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.31x = 1,277.13 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.31x = 806,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,226.63/925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.30

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