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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.47, 1,281.89 and 650.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.47, 1,281.89 and 650.21 is: 895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.47 : 1,281.89 = 650.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.47/1,281.89 = 650.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.47x = 1,281.89 × 650.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.47x = 833,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,494.45/930.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.78

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