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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,278.36 and 631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926, 1,278.36 and 631.68 is: 872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926 : 1,278.36 = 631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926/1,278.36 = 631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926x = 1,278.36 × 631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926x = 807,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,514.44/926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.05

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