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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928, 1,280.80 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928, 1,280.80 and 694.72 is: 958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928 : 1,280.80 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928/1,280.80 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928x = 1,280.80 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928x = 889,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,797.38/928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.83

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