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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.96, 1,278.18 and 631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.96, 1,278.18 and 631.39 is: 871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.96 : 1,278.18 = 631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.96/1,278.18 = 631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.96x = 1,278.18 × 631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.96x = 807,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,030.07/925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.56

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