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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.37, 1,389.40 and 793.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.37, 1,389.40 and 793.01 is: 1,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.37 : 1,389.40 = 793.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.37/1,389.40 = 793.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.37x = 1,389.40 × 793.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.37x = 1,101,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,808.09/928.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.82

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