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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,279.12 and 648.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,279.12 and 648.23 is: 893.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,279.12 = 648.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,279.12 = 648.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,279.12 × 648.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 829,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,160.72/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.02

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