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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,280.88 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,280.88 and 618.08 is: 852.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,280.88 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,280.88 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,280.88 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 791,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,686.31/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.63

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