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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.23, 1,280.70 and 882.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.23, 1,280.70 and 882.06 is: 1,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.23 : 1,280.70 = 882.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.23/1,280.70 = 882.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.23x = 1,280.70 × 882.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.23x = 1,129,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,654.24/928.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.00

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