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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.74, 1,283.64 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.74, 1,283.64 and 651.54 is: 897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.74 : 1,283.64 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.74/1,283.64 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.74x = 1,283.64 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.74x = 836,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,342.81/931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.61

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