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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,278.21 and 632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,278.21 and 632.71 is: 873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,278.21 = 632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,278.21 = 632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,278.21 × 632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 808,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,736.25/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.44

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