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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.15, 1,282.95 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.15, 1,282.95 and 615.24 is: 848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.15 : 1,282.95 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.15/1,282.95 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.15x = 1,282.95 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.15x = 789,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,322.16/930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.60

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