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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.06, 1,281.80 and 762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.06, 1,281.80 and 762.82 is: 1,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.06 : 1,281.80 = 762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.06/1,281.80 = 762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.06x = 1,281.80 × 762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.06x = 977,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,781.38/928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.58

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