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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,279.33 and 631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,279.33 and 631.05 is: 871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,279.33 = 631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,279.33 = 631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,279.33 × 631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 807,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,314.80/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.56

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