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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.29, 1,282.10 and 720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.29, 1,282.10 and 720.97 is: 995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.29 : 1,282.10 = 720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.29/1,282.10 = 720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.29x = 1,282.10 × 720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.29x = 924,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,348.83/928.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.75

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