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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.97, 1,277.22 and 631.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.97, 1,277.22 and 631.73 is: 870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.97 : 1,277.22 = 631.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.97/1,277.22 = 631.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.97x = 1,277.22 × 631.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.97x = 806,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,851.80/926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.42

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