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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,281.96 and 619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,281.96 and 619.28 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,281.96 = 619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,281.96 = 619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,281.96 × 619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 793,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,892.19/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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