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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.73, 1,282.16 and 634.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.73, 1,282.16 and 634.43 is: 875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.73 : 1,282.16 = 634.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.73/1,282.16 = 634.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.73x = 1,282.16 × 634.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.73x = 813,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,440.77/928.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.86

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