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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.68, 1,285.52 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.68, 1,285.52 and 633.17 is: 873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.68 : 1,285.52 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.68/1,285.52 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.68x = 1,285.52 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.68x = 813,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,949.08/931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.64

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