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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.54, 1,281.81 and 649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.54, 1,281.81 and 649.67 is: 895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.54 : 1,281.81 = 649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.54/1,281.81 = 649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.54x = 1,281.81 × 649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.54x = 832,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,751.87/929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.88

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