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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,284.38 and 635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,284.38 and 635.97 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,284.38 = 635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,284.38 = 635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,284.38 × 635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 816,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,827.15/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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