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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.90, 1,282.30 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.90, 1,282.30 and 650.03 is: 896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.90 : 1,282.30 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.90/1,282.30 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.90x = 1,282.30 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.90x = 833,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,533.47/929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.37

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