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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,284.13 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,284.13 and 651.84 is: 898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,284.13 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,284.13 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,284.13 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 837,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,047.30/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.02

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