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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.15, 1,277.84 and 615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.15, 1,277.84 and 615.65 is: 849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.15 : 1,277.84 = 615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.15/1,277.84 = 615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.15x = 1,277.84 × 615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.15x = 786,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,697.35/926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.43

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