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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,284.62 and 616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,284.62 and 616.28 is: 850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,284.62 = 616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,284.62 = 616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,284.62 × 616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 791,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,685.61/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.80

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