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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.65, 1,286.15 and 618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.65, 1,286.15 and 618.19 is: 852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.65 : 1,286.15 = 618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.65/1,286.15 = 618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.65x = 1,286.15 × 618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.65x = 795,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,085.07/932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.50

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