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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,280.66 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,280.66 and 633.30 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,280.66 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,280.66 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,280.66 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 811,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,038.81/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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