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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.18, 1,383.73 and 884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.18, 1,383.73 and 884.44 is: 1,318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.18 : 1,383.73 = 884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.18/1,383.73 = 884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.18x = 1,383.73 × 884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.18x = 1,223,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,822.87/928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.53

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