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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.07, 1,283.75 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.07, 1,283.75 and 635.28 is: 876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.07 : 1,283.75 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.07/1,283.75 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.07x = 1,283.75 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.07x = 815,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,537.52/930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.86

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