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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.24, 1,282.64 and 635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.24, 1,282.64 and 635.68 is: 876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.24 : 1,282.64 = 635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.24/1,282.64 = 635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.24x = 1,282.64 × 635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.24x = 815,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,348.60/930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.49

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