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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,275.15 and 630.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,275.15 and 630.23 is: 868.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,275.15 = 630.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,275.15 = 630.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,275.15 × 630.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 803,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,631.41/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.35

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