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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.11, 1,280.08 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.11, 1,280.08 and 679.34 is: 936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.11 : 1,280.08 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.11/1,280.08 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.11x = 1,280.08 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.11x = 869,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,604.49/928.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.96

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