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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.31, 1,278.51 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.31, 1,278.51 and 632.28 is: 872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.31 : 1,278.51 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.31/1,278.51 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.31x = 1,278.51 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.31x = 808,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,376.30/926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.68

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