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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,281.85 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,281.85 and 652.74 is: 900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,281.85 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,281.85 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,281.85 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 836,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,714.77/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.45

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