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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.63, 1,281.09 and 613.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.63, 1,281.09 and 613.45 is: 846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.63 : 1,281.09 = 613.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.63/1,281.09 = 613.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.63x = 1,281.09 × 613.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.63x = 785,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,884.66/928.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.28

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