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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,282.12 and 634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,282.12 and 634.11 is: 875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,282.12 = 634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,282.12 = 634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,282.12 × 634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 813,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,005.11/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.19

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