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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,280.97 and 742.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,280.97 and 742.41 is: 1,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,280.97 = 742.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,280.97 = 742.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,280.97 × 742.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 951,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,004.94/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.25

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