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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,283.19 and 614.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,283.19 and 614.99 is: 848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,283.19 = 614.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,283.19 = 614.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,283.19 × 614.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 789,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,145.94/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.80

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