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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.98, 1,286.30 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.98, 1,286.30 and 617.24 is: 851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.98 : 1,286.30 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.98/1,286.30 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.98x = 1,286.30 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.98x = 793,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,955.81/931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.90

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