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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.82, 1,283.17 and 610.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.82, 1,283.17 and 610.55 is: 843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.82 : 1,283.17 = 610.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.82/1,283.17 = 610.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.82x = 1,283.17 × 610.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.82x = 783,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,438.72/928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.48

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