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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.35, 1,280.55 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.35, 1,280.55 and 707.22 is: 975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.35 : 1,280.55 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.35/1,280.55 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.35x = 1,280.55 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.35x = 905,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,630.57/928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.53

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