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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,283.54 and 635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,283.54 and 635.43 is: 877.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,283.54 = 635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,283.54 = 635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,283.54 × 635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 815,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,596.65/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.24

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