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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.41, 1,281.68 and 631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.41, 1,281.68 and 631.23 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.41 : 1,281.68 = 631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.41/1,281.68 = 631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.41x = 1,281.68 × 631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.41x = 809,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,034.87/928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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