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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.21, 1,282.49 and 614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.21, 1,282.49 and 614.49 is: 848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.21 : 1,282.49 = 614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.21/1,282.49 = 614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.21x = 1,282.49 × 614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.21x = 788,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,078.82/929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.11

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