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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,282.54 and 741.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,282.54 and 741.65 is: 1,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,282.54 = 741.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,282.54 = 741.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,282.54 × 741.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 951,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,185.67/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.54

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