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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928, 1,280.29 and 613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928, 1,280.29 and 613.41 is: 846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928 : 1,280.29 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928/1,280.29 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928x = 1,280.29 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928x = 785,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,342.69/928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.27

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