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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.17, 1,280.36 and 817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.17, 1,280.36 and 817.92 is: 1,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.17 : 1,280.36 = 817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.17/1,280.36 = 817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.17x = 1,280.36 × 817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.17x = 1,047,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,227.96/928.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.27

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