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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.37, 1,281.33 and 706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.37, 1,281.33 and 706.92 is: 975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.37 : 1,281.33 = 706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.37/1,281.33 = 706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.37x = 1,281.33 × 706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.37x = 905,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,797.80/928.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.69

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