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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,280.43 and 788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,280.43 and 788.90 is: 1,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,280.43 = 788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,280.43 = 788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,280.43 × 788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 1,010,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,124.82/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.03

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