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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,282.14 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,282.14 and 618.66 is: 853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,282.14 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,282.14 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,282.14 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 793,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,208.73/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.63

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