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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.54, 1,278.30 and 630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.54, 1,278.30 and 630.29 is: 870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.54 : 1,278.30 = 630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.54/1,278.30 = 630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.54x = 1,278.30 × 630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.54x = 805,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,699.71/925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.52

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