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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.32, 1,283.88 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.32, 1,283.88 and 646.80 is: 892.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.32 : 1,283.88 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.32/1,283.88 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.32x = 1,283.88 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.32x = 830,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,413.58/930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.61

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