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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.87, 1,284.11 and 632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.87, 1,284.11 and 632.13 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.87 : 1,284.11 = 632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.87/1,284.11 = 632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.87x = 1,284.11 × 632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.87x = 811,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,724.45/930.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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