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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,278.12 and 616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,278.12 and 616.08 is: 849.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,278.12 = 616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,278.12 = 616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,278.12 × 616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 787,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,424.17/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.87

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