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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,282.08 and 742.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,282.08 and 742.93 is: 1,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,282.08 = 742.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,282.08 = 742.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,282.08 × 742.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 952,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,495.69/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.24

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