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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.49, 1,280.49 and 649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.49, 1,280.49 and 649.23 is: 894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.49 : 1,280.49 = 649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.49/1,280.49 = 649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.49x = 1,280.49 × 649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.49x = 831,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,332.52/929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.40

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