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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,392.40 and 725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,392.40 and 725.20 is: 1,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,392.40 = 725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,392.40 = 725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,392.40 × 725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 1,009,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,768.48/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.93

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