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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.71, 1,277.84 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.71, 1,277.84 and 631.14 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.71 : 1,277.84 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.71/1,277.84 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.71x = 1,277.84 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.71x = 806,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,486.39/925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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