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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.30, 1,285.02 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.30, 1,285.02 and 632.79 is: 873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.30 : 1,285.02 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.30/1,285.02 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.30x = 1,285.02 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.30x = 813,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,147.81/931.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.13

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