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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,280.50 and 613.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,280.50 and 613.99 is: 847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,280.50 = 613.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,280.50 = 613.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,280.50 × 613.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 786,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,214.20/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.09

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