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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.51, 1,280.64 and 649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.51, 1,280.64 and 649.24 is: 895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.51 : 1,280.64 = 649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.51/1,280.64 = 649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.51x = 1,280.64 × 649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.51x = 831,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,442.71/928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.46

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