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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,280.44 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,280.44 and 634.20 is: 873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,280.44 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,280.44 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,280.44 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 812,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,055.05/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.70

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