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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,285.25 and 632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,285.25 and 632.92 is: 873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,285.25 = 632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,285.25 = 632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,285.25 × 632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 813,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,460.43/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.59

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