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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.04, 1,283.97 and 632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.04, 1,283.97 and 632.73 is: 872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.04 : 1,283.97 = 632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.04/1,283.97 = 632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.04x = 1,283.97 × 632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.04x = 812,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,401.52/931.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.58

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