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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.72, 1,285.80 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.72, 1,285.80 and 637.12 is: 879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.72 : 1,285.80 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.72/1,285.80 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.72x = 1,285.80 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.72x = 819,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,208.90/931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.24

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