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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.19, 1,284.68 and 651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.19, 1,284.68 and 651.34 is: 898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.19 : 1,284.68 = 651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.19/1,284.68 = 651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.19x = 1,284.68 × 651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.19x = 836,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,753.79/931.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.59

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