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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.28, 1,284.26 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.28, 1,284.26 and 616.82 is: 850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.28 : 1,284.26 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.28/1,284.26 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.28x = 1,284.26 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.28x = 792,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,147.75/931.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.61

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