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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.43, 1,276.56 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.43, 1,276.56 and 630.18 is: 869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.43 : 1,276.56 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.43/1,276.56 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.43x = 1,276.56 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.43x = 804,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,462.58/925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.29

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