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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.15, 1,281.42 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.15, 1,281.42 and 635.04 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.15 : 1,281.42 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.15/1,281.42 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.15x = 1,281.42 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.15x = 813,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,752.96/930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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