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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.36, 1,280.54 and 613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.36, 1,280.54 and 613.61 is: 846.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.36 : 1,280.54 = 613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.36/1,280.54 = 613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.36x = 1,280.54 × 613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.36x = 785,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,752.08/928.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.39

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