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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,279.69 and 770.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,279.69 and 770.91 is: 1,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,279.69 = 770.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,279.69 = 770.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,279.69 × 770.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 986,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,523.89/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.96

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