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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,281.76 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,281.76 and 614.48 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,281.76 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,281.76 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,281.76 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 787,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,615.88/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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