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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,389.96 and 667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,389.96 and 667.68 is: 999.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,389.96 = 667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,389.96 = 667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,389.96 × 667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 928,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,048.49/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.71

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