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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.56, 1,283.12 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.56, 1,283.12 and 610.56 is: 842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.56 : 1,283.12 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.56/1,283.12 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.56x = 1,283.12 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.56x = 783,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,421.75/929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.79

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