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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.95, 1,278.97 and 632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.95, 1,278.97 and 632.83 is: 873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.95 : 1,278.97 = 632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.95/1,278.97 = 632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.95x = 1,278.97 × 632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.95x = 809,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,370.59/926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.15

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