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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.08, 1,284.91 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.08, 1,284.91 and 651.44 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.08 : 1,284.91 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.08/1,284.91 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.08x = 1,284.91 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.08x = 837,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,036.93/932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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