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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,277.36 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,277.36 and 631.44 is: 870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,277.36 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,277.36 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,277.36 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 806,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,576.20/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.99

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