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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.03, 1,397.47 and 686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.03, 1,397.47 and 686.26 is: 1,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.03 : 1,397.47 = 686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.03/1,397.47 = 686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.03x = 1,397.47 × 686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.03x = 959,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,027.76/928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.40

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