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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.13, 1,281.78 and 613.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.13, 1,281.78 and 613.95 is: 846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.13 : 1,281.78 = 613.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.13/1,281.78 = 613.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.13x = 1,281.78 × 613.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.13x = 786,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,948.83/929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.97

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