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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.13, 1,282.70 and 631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.13, 1,282.70 and 631.42 is: 870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.13 : 1,282.70 = 631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.13/1,282.70 = 631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.13x = 1,282.70 × 631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.13x = 809,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,920.81/930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.76

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