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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.38, 1,382.22 and 915.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.38, 1,382.22 and 915.46 is: 1,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.38 : 1,382.22 = 915.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.38/1,382.22 = 915.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.38x = 1,382.22 × 915.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.38x = 1,265,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,367.12/928.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.98

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