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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.82, 1,280.93 and 649.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.82, 1,280.93 and 649.61 is: 894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.82 : 1,280.93 = 649.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.82/1,280.93 = 649.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.82x = 1,280.93 × 649.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.82x = 832,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,103.31/929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.91

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