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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.22, 1,285.14 and 615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.22, 1,285.14 and 615.93 is: 850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.22 : 1,285.14 = 615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.22/1,285.14 = 615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.22x = 1,285.14 × 615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.22x = 791,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,556.28/931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.02

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