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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.68, 1,277.96 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.68, 1,277.96 and 632.28 is: 872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.68 : 1,277.96 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.68/1,277.96 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.68x = 1,277.96 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.68x = 808,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,028.55/925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.90

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