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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,282.68 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,282.68 and 634.52 is: 875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,282.68 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,282.68 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,282.68 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 813,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,886.11/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.75

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