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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,281.24 and 629.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,281.24 and 629.75 is: 869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,281.24 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,281.24 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,281.24 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 806,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,860.89/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.34

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