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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.61, 1,277.87 and 631.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.61, 1,277.87 and 631.31 is: 871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.61 : 1,277.87 = 631.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.61/1,277.87 = 631.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.61x = 1,277.87 × 631.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.61x = 806,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,722.56/925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.56

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