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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.59, 1,281.52 and 634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.59, 1,281.52 and 634.26 is: 875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.59 : 1,281.52 = 634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.59/1,281.52 = 634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.59x = 1,281.52 × 634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.59x = 812,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,811.66/928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.32

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