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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,282.56 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,282.56 and 634.08 is: 875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,282.56 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,282.56 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,282.56 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 813,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,245.64/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.47

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