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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,279.44 and 692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,279.44 and 692.66 is: 954.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,279.44 = 692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,279.44 = 692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,279.44 × 692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 886,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,210.51/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.52

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