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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,394.82 and 803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,394.82 and 803.16 is: 1,206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,394.82 = 803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,394.82 = 803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,394.82 × 803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 1,120,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,263.63/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.61

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