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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.30, 1,284 and 635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.30, 1,284 and 635.97 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.30 : 1,284 = 635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.30/1,284 = 635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.30x = 1,284 × 635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.30x = 816,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,585.48/930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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