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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,281.77 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,281.77 and 718.19 is: 991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,281.77 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,281.77 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,281.77 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 920,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,544.40/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.45

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