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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.67, 1,281.83 and 613.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.67, 1,281.83 and 613.98 is: 847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.67 : 1,281.83 = 613.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.67/1,281.83 = 613.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.67x = 1,281.83 × 613.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.67x = 787,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,014.91/928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.47

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