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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.86, 1,281.99 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.86, 1,281.99 and 634.02 is: 875.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.86 : 1,281.99 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.86/1,281.99 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.86x = 1,281.99 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.86x = 812,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,807.30/928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.06

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