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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.51, 1,279.59 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.51, 1,279.59 and 633.28 is: 872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.51 : 1,279.59 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.51/1,279.59 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.51x = 1,279.59 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.51x = 810,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,338.76/928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.73

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