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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.57, 1,284.44 and 635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.57, 1,284.44 and 635.78 is: 877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.57 : 1,284.44 = 635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.57/1,284.44 = 635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.57x = 1,284.44 × 635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.57x = 816,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,618.08/930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.55

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