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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.47, 1,282.11 and 614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.47, 1,282.11 and 614.74 is: 847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.47 : 1,282.11 = 614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.47/1,282.11 = 614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.47x = 1,282.11 × 614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.47x = 788,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,164.30/929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.97

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