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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.60, 1,282.98 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.60, 1,282.98 and 630.86 is: 870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.60 : 1,282.98 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.60/1,282.98 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.60x = 1,282.98 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.60x = 809,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,380.76/929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.68

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