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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.45, 1,391.32 and 846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.45, 1,391.32 and 846.44 is: 1,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.45 : 1,391.32 = 846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.45/1,391.32 = 846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.45x = 1,391.32 × 846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.45x = 1,177,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,668.90/928.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.42

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