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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.06, 1,284.56 and 651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.06, 1,284.56 and 651.70 is: 898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.06 : 1,284.56 = 651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.06/1,284.56 = 651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.06x = 1,284.56 × 651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.06x = 837,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,141.32/932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.17

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