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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.31, 1,282.65 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.31, 1,282.65 and 635.28 is: 876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.31 : 1,282.65 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.31/1,282.65 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.31x = 1,282.65 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.31x = 814,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,841.89/929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.82

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