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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,279.25 and 632.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,279.25 and 632.31 is: 872.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,279.25 = 632.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,279.25 = 632.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,279.25 × 632.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 808,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,882.57/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.95

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