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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.13, 1,285.08 and 636.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.13, 1,285.08 and 636.29 is: 878.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.13 : 1,285.08 = 636.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.13/1,285.08 = 636.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.13x = 1,285.08 × 636.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.13x = 817,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,683.55/931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.16

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