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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.52, 1,282.37 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.52, 1,282.37 and 634.28 is: 875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.52 : 1,282.37 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.52/1,282.37 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.52x = 1,282.37 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.52x = 813,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,372.06/929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.05

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