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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.19, 1,281.92 and 614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.19, 1,281.92 and 614.63 is: 847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.19 : 1,281.92 = 614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.19/1,281.92 = 614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.19x = 1,281.92 × 614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.19x = 787,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,897.01/929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.94

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