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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,280.52 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,280.52 and 613.80 is: 846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,280.52 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,280.52 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,280.52 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 785,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,983.18/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.78

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