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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,282.16 and 634.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,282.16 and 634.62 is: 875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,282.16 = 634.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,282.16 = 634.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,282.16 × 634.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 813,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,684.38/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.93

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