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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.51, 1,281.03 and 662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.51, 1,281.03 and 662.99 is: 914.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.51 : 1,281.03 = 662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.51/1,281.03 = 662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.51x = 1,281.03 × 662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.51x = 849,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,304.92/928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.69

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