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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,282.75 and 650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,282.75 and 650.84 is: 896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,282.75 = 650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,282.75 = 650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,282.75 × 650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 834,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,856.97/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.64

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