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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,277.46 and 803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,277.46 and 803.70 is: 1,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,277.46 = 803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,277.46 = 803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,277.46 × 803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 1,026,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,694.60/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.83

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