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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.05, 1,282.26 and 614.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.05, 1,282.26 and 614.37 is: 847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.05 : 1,282.26 = 614.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.05/1,282.26 = 614.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.05x = 1,282.26 × 614.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.05x = 787,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,775.66/929.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.94

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