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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,394.42 and 906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,394.42 and 906.62 is: 1,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,394.42 = 906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,394.42 = 906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,394.42 × 906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 1,264,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,197.56/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.57

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