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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.21, 1,286.63 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.21, 1,286.63 and 617.49 is: 852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.21 : 1,286.63 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.21/1,286.63 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.21x = 1,286.63 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.21x = 794,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,481.16/932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.26

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