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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.72, 1,277.54 and 631.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.72, 1,277.54 and 631.61 is: 870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.72 : 1,277.54 = 631.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.72/1,277.54 = 631.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.72x = 1,277.54 × 631.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.72x = 806,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,897.49/926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.71

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