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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,279.78 and 718.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,279.78 and 718.65 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,279.78 = 718.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,279.78 = 718.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,279.78 × 718.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 919,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,712.10/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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