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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,390.94 and 721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,390.94 and 721.80 is: 1,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,390.94 = 721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,390.94 = 721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,390.94 × 721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 1,003,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,980.49/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.69

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