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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,281.74 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,281.74 and 618.04 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,281.74 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,281.74 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,281.74 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 792,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,166.59/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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