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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,277.72 and 632.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,277.72 and 632.00 is: 871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,277.72 = 632.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,277.72 = 632.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,277.72 × 632.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 807,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,525.00/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.74

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