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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.93, 1,285.95 and 634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.93, 1,285.95 and 634.09 is: 874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.93 : 1,285.95 = 634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.93/1,285.95 = 634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.93x = 1,285.95 × 634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.93x = 815,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,408.04/932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.03

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