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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,281.78 and 614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,281.78 and 614.43 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,281.78 = 614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,281.78 = 614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,281.78 × 614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 787,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,564.09/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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