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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,281.59 and 718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,281.59 and 718.03 is: 991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,281.59 = 718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,281.59 = 718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,281.59 × 718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 920,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,220.07/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.27

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