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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.08, 1,283.12 and 635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.08, 1,283.12 and 635.12 is: 877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.08 : 1,283.12 = 635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.08/1,283.12 = 635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.08x = 1,283.12 × 635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.08x = 814,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,935.17/929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.14

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