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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,388.10 and 782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,388.10 and 782.30 is: 1,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,388.10 = 782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,388.10 = 782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,388.10 × 782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 1,085,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,910.63/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.04

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