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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.09, 1,388.49 and 745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.09, 1,388.49 and 745.84 is: 1,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.09 : 1,388.49 = 745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.09/1,388.49 = 745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.09x = 1,388.49 × 745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.09x = 1,035,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,591.38/928.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.83

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