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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.49, 1,286.90 and 617.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.49, 1,286.90 and 617.21 is: 851.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.49 : 1,286.90 = 617.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.49/1,286.90 = 617.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.49x = 1,286.90 × 617.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.49x = 794,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,292.31/932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.79

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