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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.91, 1,283.67 and 615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.91, 1,283.67 and 615.32 is: 849.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.91 : 1,283.67 = 615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.91/1,283.67 = 615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.91x = 1,283.67 × 615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.91x = 789,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,861.41/929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.40

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