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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,281.96 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,281.96 and 614.52 is: 847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,281.96 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,281.96 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,281.96 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 787,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,790.06/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.69

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