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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.08, 1,280.08 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.08, 1,280.08 and 618.04 is: 851.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.08 : 1,280.08 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.08/1,280.08 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.08x = 1,280.08 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.08x = 791,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,140.64/929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.53

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