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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.24, 1,277.56 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.24, 1,277.56 and 741.12 is: 1,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.24 : 1,277.56 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.24/1,277.56 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.24x = 1,277.56 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.24x = 946,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,825.27/928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.02

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