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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.65, 1,285.71 and 617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.65, 1,285.71 and 617.46 is: 852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.65 : 1,285.71 = 617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.65/1,285.71 = 617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.65x = 1,285.71 × 617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.65x = 793,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,874.50/931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.12

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