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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,282.84 and 620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,282.84 and 620.04 is: 854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,282.84 = 620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,282.84 = 620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,282.84 × 620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 795,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,412.11/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.29

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