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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,281.33 and 717.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,281.33 and 717.86 is: 991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,281.33 = 717.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,281.33 = 717.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,281.33 × 717.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 919,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,821.45/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.01

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