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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.36, 1,281.54 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.36, 1,281.54 and 617.32 is: 852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.36 : 1,281.54 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.36/1,281.54 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.36x = 1,281.54 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.36x = 791,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,120.27/928.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.17

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