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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.95, 1,277.60 and 631.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.95, 1,277.60 and 631.83 is: 871.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.95 : 1,277.60 = 631.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.95/1,277.60 = 631.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.95x = 1,277.60 × 631.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.95x = 807,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,222.85/925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.78

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